Archive for the ‘Camp’ Category
Get Into: Long Distance Trails

They’ve been around since mankind evolved, mainly because there weren’t any airports in the Stone Age. Even though it’s so much faster to use almost any other form of transport, walking all or part of classic long distance trails is getting increasingly popular as we increasing seek to slow down and suck up the scenery. [...]
All aboard the Coast to Coast

OAG editor Tracey Radnall spends two days cycling the Devon Coast to Coast – all 102 miles of it. DAY ONE With flaming June living up to all my wildest expectations, I hopped on a crowded train heading west. After an ‘all change’ at Birmingham New Street, we ventured south west towards Barnstaple, arriving in [...]
Section of South West Coastal Path re-opens
Good news if you’re contemplating attempting the South West Coastal path later this year – a £20,000 donation means that a section has been reopened, saving a lengthy (and not quite so scenic) inland detour.
Jack Wolfskin opens store in Birmingham

Jack Wolfskin will soon be opening its first new store in the West Midlands. The substantial 2400 sq ft site will open in Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre on Thursday 8 December.
PRIMUS launches EtaSolo Stove: integrated, compact, lightweight

PRIMUS has launched the EtaSolo, £80, the latest addition to the award-winning Eta-Series of high-efficiency stoves.
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